Jalen McLeod became the first Auburn defensive player to hear his name called on Saturday when the Jacksonville Jaguars scooped him up with the 194th overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL draft. Should he sign, he will join former Tigers Tank Bigsby and Daniel Thomas on the Jaguars roster.

Outside linebacker Jalen McLeod was selected in the sixth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars, becoming the third Auburn player selected. He’s the first Auburn defensive player to be picked in 2025.

The Auburn Tigers have their third player of the 2025 NFL Draft going off the board. Linebacker Jalen McLeod headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars after being drafted in the Sixth Round with the 194th overall pick.